October weather forecastWest Hartford, CT
October
Weather in October
October, in the heart of fall, brought down the average temperature to 60.8°F (16°C). The city witnesses the shortest daylight hours since the onset of spring, even as rains continue. While the wind speed picks up slightly from September, snowfall remains notably absent. The month delivers a typically cool autumnal climate, characterized by falling leaves and noticeably shorter days.Temperature
The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) to an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C). Throughout the October nights, West Hartford encounters a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
In West Hartford, Connecticut, in October, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Hartford, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 31.97" (812mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In West Hartford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average rainfall in October: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).
Average snowfall in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
West Hartford, CT
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, July and September (5mi).
